Respite Care in Crockett, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crockett, CA: the local picture

831

residents 65 or older (25% of Crockett)

59%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crockett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crockett live with someone: 59% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 218 Crockett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Crockett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crockett compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Crockett	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,801	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Crockett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rodeo, CA	2.1 mi	1,531	22%
Benicia, CA	3.8 mi	6,344	26%
Hercules, CA	4.3 mi	5,291	25%
Vallejo, CA	4.4 mi	22,286	34%
Pinole, CA	6.4 mi	4,470	33%
Tara Hills, CA	6.7 mi	740	39%

Hospices serving Crockett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athome Hospice Care LLC	American Canyon, CA	8.2 mi	(619) 274-1392
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	11 mi	(925) 887-5678
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	11 mi	(510) 560-2012
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc	Orinda, CA	12 mi	(925) 933-9012
Alameda Care Hospice	Walnut Creek, CA	14 mi	(415) 710-8433

Nursing homes near Crockett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartwood Avenue Healthcare	Vallejo, CA	3.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(707) 643-2267
Springs Road Healthcare	Vallejo, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	65	(707) 643-2793
Solano Post Acute	Vallejo, CA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	166	(707) 644-7401
Alhambra Post Acute	Martinez, CA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	44	(925) 228-2020

Straight-line miles from the center of Crockett. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Crockett

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,483 monthly median income of Crockett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Crockett: common questions

Which hospices serve Crockett?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Crockett ZIP codes, including Athome Hospice Care LLC, Hospice Of The East Bay, Continuum Care Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Crockett?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,483 monthly median income of Crockett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Crockett. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Crockett, CA